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Earth Day: These local groups bring people outdoors

Simple beautification or additions to local green spaces can be enough to encourage people to get outdoors more. Several Omaha neighborhood associations took time in 2022 to improve parks and […]

Apr 20th, 2023   Advisors, Grants, Nonprofits

ARPA funding helps Child Saving Institute expand mental health services

As the Covid-19 pandemic increased the need for mental health practitioners and social workers to serve people in Omaha, it became crucial for nonprofits working in this field to maintain […]

Apr 19th, 2023   COVID-19, Grants, News, Nonprofits

Omaha groups bring beauty and environmentalism to their own backyards

Protecting the planet starts by improving your own neighborhood. Neighborhood groups in the Omaha metro work locally to improve their neighborhoods one park or street at a time. Earth Day […]

Apr 13th, 2023   Grants, Nonprofits

Every day is Earth Day for these local organizations

Earth Day 2023’s global theme is to act boldly, innovate broadly, and implement equitably. To honor that theme, we are highlighting local community organizations and projects that focus on sustainability […]

Apr 6th, 2023   Grants, Nonprofits

Join a resident-led grantmaking committee

Serving on a committee is a great way to learn more about the nonprofit organizations serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro while developing leadership skills, new relationships, and sharing your talents […]

Feb 28th, 2023   News, Nonprofits

Celebrating Black voices and culture in Omaha

A specific version of Black history and narrative is focused largely on pain and struggle. While it is important as individuals, institutions, systems, and communities to grapple with our complicity […]

Feb 3rd, 2023   Equity, In the Community, Nonprofits

Omaha giving circle seeking 2023 grant applications in four interest areas

Across the Omaha metro, young professionals are coming together to focus their efforts on improving our community, and in the process, learning about grassroots grantmaking through the Omaha Venture Group, […]

Jan 3rd, 2023   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Community Interest Funds accepting applications from neighborhood groups, nonprofits

Starting January 1, the Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofits and neighborhood groups for the 2023 Community Interest Funds grant cycle. This includes five resident-led grantmaking programs. African […]

Dec 28th, 2022   Grants, News, Nonprofits

10 nonprofit leaders of color selected for capacity building program

The Omaha Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 10 nonprofit leaders of color who have been selected to participate in the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program. Through dynamic professional development activities […]

Nov 30th, 2022   News, Nonprofits

Fund for Omaha awards $487K in grants for racial equity, social justice

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $487,639 in Fund for Omaha grants to 22 local nonprofits with a focus on promoting racial equity and social justice. The demand for operating support […]

Oct 18th, 2022   Grants, News, Nonprofits

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